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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,475.62, 552,633.87 and 219,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,475.62, 552,633.87 and 219,187.18 is: 302,466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,475.62 : 552,633.87 = 219,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,475.62/552,633.87 = 219,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,475.62x = 552,633.87 × 219,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,475.62x = 121,130,259,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,130,259,537.79/400,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,466.00

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